US EditionRussia Launches Record Drone Attack on Ukraine, Hours After Trump Criticizes Putin
UKRAINE, JUL 9 – Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 718 of 728 drones and 13 missiles during Russia's largest drone assault, following President Trump's announcement to increase arms shipments.
- On Wednesday, Russia’s armed forces launched their largest drone assault since the invasion, killing one person hours after Trump’s pledge to send more weapons to Ukraine.
- Following his Cabinet meeting, Trump criticized Putin over peace talks and pledged more weapons support to Ukraine shortly before Russia's largest drone assault.
- Analysis confirms Russia launched 741 targets, including 728 drones—over 300 Shaheds—and 13 missiles like Kinzhals and Iskanders in its largest assault to date.
- Following the attack, one woman was hospitalized in Brovary, and Polish and NATO aircraft scrambled to intercept threats.
- Kyiv urgently calls for US-made Patriot missiles to strengthen air defenses amid ongoing Russian drone attacks.
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Russia steps up assault of Ukraine
Russia has intensified its invasion of Ukraine, launching its heaviest attack since the start of the war.
Russia launched its biggest drone and missile attack since the invasion began last night. Kiev said 728 drones and 13 missiles were used against the country. Most were shot down, but fires broke out in Lutsk. The new attack came as the United States announced it was renewing some of its weapons supplies and criticized Vladimir Putin.
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Russia targeted Ukraine with a record 728 drones, shortly after US President Donald Trump pledged to send more defensive weapons to Kyiv and aimed unusually direct criticism at Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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